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Melissa McCarthy


Melissa McCarthy was born in Plainfield, Illinois, to Sandra and Michael McCarthy, a farmer. Her recent ancestors were from County Cork, Ireland. McCarthy began her performing career as a stand-up comedian in New York where she appeared at the famous clubs, Stand Up New York and The Improv. She worked on her acting skills at The Actors Studio and ... See full bio »

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Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 18 wins & 46 nominations. See more awards »

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Filmography

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 2014 Tammy
Tammy
 2013/I The Heat
Mullins
 2012 The Penguins of Madagascar (TV Series)
Shelley
- Hair Apparent/Love Takes Flightless (2012) ... Shelley (voice)
 2011/I Bridesmaids
Megan
 2007-2009 Samantha Who? (TV Series)
Dena
- With This Ring (2009) ... Dena
- The Other Woman (2009) ... Dena
- The First Date (2009) ... Dena
- The Dream Job (2009) ... Dena
- Todd's Job (2009) ... Dena
 2007 Cook-Off!
Amber Strang
 2007 The Captain (Short)
Fran
 2002-2005 Kim Possible (TV Series)
DNAmy
- Gorilla Fist (2005) ... DNAmy (voice)
- Partners (2004) ... DNAmy (voice)
- Downhill (2002) ... DNAmy (voice)
 2004 Curb Your Enthusiasm (TV Series)
Saleswoman
- The Surrogate (2004) ... Saleswoman
 2003 Chicken Party (Short)
Tot Wagner
 2003 The Life of David Gale
Nico the Goth Girl
 2002 The Third Wheel
Marilyn
 2000 D.C. (TV Series)
Molly
- Blame (2000) ... Molly
- Justice (2000) ... Molly
 2000 Auto Motives (Short)
Tonnie
 1999 Go
Sandra
 1998 God (Short)
Margaret
 1997 The Jenny McCarthy Show (TV Series)
Melissa
- Episode #1.5 (1997) ... Melissa
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Other Works:

Appeared in TV commercial for Washington Mutual. See more »

Publicity Listings:

5 Interviews | 6 Articles | 1 Pictorial | 8 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »

Height:

5' 2" (1.57 m)
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Personal Quote:

You push so far past the normal boundaries of what's O.K. in society. I'm always fully aware of, 'You can't do this.' When someone really believes in what they're saying, but it's crazy, it's like my favorite thing on earth...Crazy's just crazy and there's nowhere to go. You can have a point of view, it can be very strange, but we have to know your reasoning. See more »

Trivia:

Gave birth to her 1st child at age 36, a daughter Vivian Falcone on May 5, 2007. Child's father is her husband, Ben Falcone. See more »

Trademark:

Often does physical comedy

Star Sign:

Virgo